Cigar holder



Sept. 17, 1929. J. w. GASKILL CIGAR HOLDER Filed Feb 29, 1928 Patented Sept. 17, 1929 UNITED STATES JAMES W. GASKILL, OF CANTERBURY, CONNECTICUT CIGAR HOLDER Application filed February 29, 1928. Serial No. 257,983.

The present invention comprehends the provision of a cigar holder embodying a stem supported prong adapted to penetrate the cigar at anyappropriate point in its length, the smoke being conveyed through the prong and stem to the mouth of the user.

In carrying out the invention I contemplate a cigar holder ofthe above mentioned character embodying means for sealing the opening formed in the cigar by the prong and thus prevent the escape of smoke except through the prong and stem.

More specifically stated, the invention embodies a stem upon which the cigar is firmly supported, the stem supporting a substantially curved plate upon which the cigar reposes, while projecting centrally from the plateis a pointed apertured prong,through which the smoke from the cigar is conveyed to the stem, the relative disposition of the plate and prong permitting the former to seal the openingmade by the prong, so that smoke can not escape from the cigarwithout passing throughthe stem.

Another object of the invention resides in detachably associating the prong with the stem so that the entire holder can be quickly and conveniently cleaned with. an ordinary pipe cleaner.

A further object of the invention resides in the provision of a cigar holder of the above mentioned character which embodies additional means cooperating with the aforementioned prong and supporting plate for firmly supporting the cigarupon the stem.

In one embodiment of the invention I contemplate the use of an adjustable clamp capable of accommodating cigars of different sizes, and arranged to cooperate with the prong to firmly support the cigar against casual turning or tilting movements with relation to the stem.

Other objects and advantages will appear when the following detail description is read in connection with the accompanying drawing and wherein like numerals of reference indicate similar parts in the several views.

Figurel is a side elevation of one embodiment of the invention showing a cigar supported thereon. c

Figure 2 is a top plan view with the, cigar removed; v

Figure 3 is a sectional view'on line 33 of Figure 1 with the cigar removed, and showing 'theopen position of the clamping jaws by dotted lines.

Figure t is a sideelevation of the modified construction showing a cigar supported thereon;

Figure 5 is a fragmentary plan View of a modified construction. f

Figure 6 is a sectional view on line of Figure 5 with the cigar removed.

Referring to the drawing in'detail, and more particularly to Figures 1 to 3 inclusive 10 indicates asftem which may be of any suitable construction and also vary'in size and configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. The forward extremity of the stem-is ofl'set as at 11 and supportsa collar 12 formed'to provide a relatively broad substantially curved cigar supporting plate 13. The collar. 12'

may be permanently connected with the 05- set extremitylhor it may be detachably secured thereto, being preferably threaded upon said extremity as illustrated in Figure 3. The collar is provided witha central threaded opening which passesithrough the supporting plate 13 to receive the hollow pointed prong 14, the latter being provided with suitable apertures 15; It is of course understood that. the cigar 16 is adapted to repose upon the curved supportingplate 13 with the pointed. prongfpenetrating the cigar at any appropriate point in its length,

so that the, smoke from the cigar passes through the pointed prong ltinto thestem 10,. By reason of the relative location 'of the plate 13 with respect to the prong' 14,

the plate serves to effectively seal the open- Some suitable means is employed tocooperate with the plate 13 and stem 14 to firmly hold the cigar upon the stem in a manner to prevent casual tilting or turning of the cigar witl relation to the prong. In the specific embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures 1 to 3 inclusive, this 7 means is preferably in the nature of an adjustable clamp. The'latter includes a pair of complementary curved clamping jaws which are pivoted on a suitable pin 17 projecting from the opposed sides of thecollar '12, and about which is arranged a coil spring 18 normally holding the clamping jaws in their closed positions. These jaws are preferably constructed from flat resilient material and operate directly beneath the supporting plate 13; the aws being constructed to lie substantially fiush with the .upper'surface of said plate, in, their normal positions and thereby form in reality a contmuity OfSZllCl plate to provide a relatlvely broad bearing surface for the cigar 16. The

I material from which each jaw is constructed is cutaway and the separated portion extended downwardly at an angle to the jaw to provide a finger engaging portion 19, these port-ions being divergently disposed so that they-can be conveniently grasped to facilitate openmg of the clamp as the occaslon may require. It is manifest that the clamp can accommodateitself to cigars of difierent sizes, audit found'necessary the clamping jaws may be slightly flexed for this purpose inasmuch as they are constructed from bendable resilient material. In practice the prong 14: is adapted to penetrate the cigar at some appropriate point in its length, approximately at a point between its ends, the cigar reposing upon the supporting plate 13 and effectively embraced by the clamping jaws 20 so that the cigar is firmly held upon the stem against casual tilting or turning movements. After the cigar has been partially consumed, it maybe removed from the stem, and the prong 14 caused to penetrate the cigar adstantially curved supporting plate 24E used in the same-manner as the plate 13 hereinabove described; Rising centrally from, the plate and communicating with the-stem 21 is a hollow apertured prong 25. which conveys the smoke from the cigar through the stem to'the mouth of the user. This form of the invention only distinguishes from the above described embodiment in the means employed for holding the cigar firmly positioned upon the stem. Instead of using a two-part adjustable clamp, this embodiment of the invention includes a sliding ring 26 adapted to receive the adjacent end of the cigar 27 as illustrated in Figure 4c, the ring being formed with a small eye 28 which slides upon the stem 21, so that the ring can be moved toward and away from the adjacent end of the cigar as the occasion may require. In both forms of the invention the pointed prong is detachably associated with the stem, so that the entire devicecan be quickly and easily cleaned with anordmary pipe cleaner.

lVhile it is believed that the nature and advantages ofthe inventionwill be readily understood, I desire to have it known that I do not limit mysch to what is herein shown and described and that such changes maybe resorted to when desired as fall within the scope of what is claimed.

. lVhat is claimed is: j

V 1. A cigar holder-of the character described comprising a stem, a hollow aperture'd prong projecting therefrom and adapted to penetrate the cigar at an appropriate point in its length, a curved member supported by the prong and adapted to embrace the cigar at opposite sides of the prong for sealing the opening formed in thecigar by said prong, and relatively movable curved clamping jaws arranged at the opposite sides of said member forming a continuity thereof to embrace the cigar and cooperate with the prong for holding the, cigar immovably positioned upon the stem.

2. A cigar holder of the character described comprising a stem, a hollow apertured prong projecting therefrom and adapted to penetrate the cigar atan appropriatepoint in its length, means for sealing the openingv formed in the cigar by the prong, a pair of spring influenced complementary jaws pivoted at the opposite sides of the prong and adapted to embrace the cigar to hold the latter firml positioned upon the stem and extensionsprojecting from the aws whereby the latter are manipulated. k

In testimony whereof I athx' my signature. Y

- JAMES WV. GASKILL. 

